Grilled Bread With Tomato

Anchovy fillets or serrano ham can also be added to these crusty bread slices. Found on MyRecipes.com and originated from Sunset magazine.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 12 -16  slices  ciabatta, any thick slices crusty, very coarse-textured bread
• 2 -3  garlic cloves (optional)
• 4  medium tomatoes, very ripe, juicy
•  extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling on toast
•  coarse salt

Directions

1. On a grill, grill pan, or in a toaster, toast bread until golden brown.
2. Rub peeled garlic cloves on toast if using. Cutting tomatoes in half crosswise, rub toast squeezing gently so toast is coated with juice, bits of tomato, and seeds.
3. Drizzle toast with olive oil and sprinkle with salt to taste, serve immediately.